Convenient Access from Acworth
Pure Smiles Dentistry is a 22-minute drive south of downtown Acworth, on Dallas Hwy in West Cobb with a Marietta mailing address. Anyone comparing a dentist in Acworth, GA with practices a little farther afield will find five general dentists here, CEREC crowns made in a single appointment, and same-day emergency appointments for new and existing patients. That combination matters most in the moment a tooth chips or starts to throb.
Leaving Acworth City Hall on Center Street, work over to South Main Street and head southeast to Nance Road. Nance Road feeds into Acworth Due West Road, which swings southwest and then southeast through a roundabout before becoming Due West Road. Follow Due West Road south to Dallas Hwy, turn southeast, and you arrive at 2655 Dallas Hwy #510, Marietta, GA 30064. The run is 10.8 miles without a single toll, and our location on Google Maps shows each turn.
Families in the unincorporated Mars Hill area of Cobb County see us too, and patients from Kennesaw, to the southeast, come to us as well. Allow a few extra minutes on Dallas Hwy at rush hour.
Lake City Living and a Dental Office That Fits It
Acworth calls itself "The Lake City," and the name fits. Lake Acworth at Cauble Park, a 25-acre city park on the north shore, offers a beach, boardwalk, fishing points and playgrounds, and the city also borders Lake Allatoona. Logan Farm Park adds 120 acres of trails, a fishing pond, a destination playground and the Acworth Community Center. You can read more about the lakeside park on the city's Lake Acworth at Cauble Park page.
The town has railroad roots. A Western & Atlantic Railroad engineer, Joseph L. Gregg, named it in 1843 after his hometown of Acworth, New Hampshire, and the city was incorporated on December 1, 1860. Its historic downtown is now ringed by suburban neighborhoods, and the 2020 census counted 22,440 residents.
Youth sports are a big part of weekly life. Baseball and football practices fill many family calendars. Busy fields mean the occasional chipped tooth, split lip or knocked-out tooth, and that is exactly where a dental office with emergency time and in-office crown technology earns its keep.
Teens here attend schools such as Allatoona High and North Cobb High, and practices often run into the evening. Our doors open at 7 AM every weekday and stay open until 7 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays, so a cleaning can happen before first period or after practice wraps up. We also see patients one Saturday a month from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Dental Tips for Acworth Athletes and Their Parents
A properly fitted mouthguard is the simplest protection for kids in contact sports, from football to youth baseball. Even so, accidents still happen on the field and at the lake. Knowing what to do in the first hour can make the difference between saving a tooth and replacing it.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, pick it up by the crown rather than the root and keep it moist, ideally in milk. Call the office right away, because time matters most with a knocked-out tooth. A chipped or cracked tooth is less urgent but still deserves a prompt look, since a sharp edge or exposed inner layer can get worse with chewing.
Not every dental emergency is an injury. Deep cavities and old fillings can flare into sudden pain, often at the least convenient time. For new patients, the $49 emergency exam and x-ray is a low-cost way to find out what is happening and what comes next.
Adults face the same risks. Pickup basketball, cycling and a day on the water all come with the odd fall or elbow to the face, and an old filling can crack under a hard bite. A sharp edge, new sensitivity to cold or pain when chewing are all signs worth a call before the problem spreads.
Recovery after a sports injury often involves more than one visit. A bonded repair might come first, with a crown or root canal later if the nerve was affected. Our dentists explain each stage so parents can plan around school and practice schedules.
Repair and Restoration From a Dentist in Acworth, GA Families Trust
Emergency Dentistry
Broken teeth, swelling and sudden pain get prompt attention here. We offer same-day emergency appointments for new and existing patients. Our tooth pain relief care starts by finding the cause.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth damaged by decay or injury. CEREC same-day crowns are made in our office during a single appointment. That saves a second trip down Dallas Hwy for many patients.
Root Canal Therapy
A hard hit can injure the nerve inside a tooth, even when the outside looks fine. Root canal therapy removes the damaged tissue and lets you keep the natural tooth. CBCT 3D imaging gives our dentists a detailed view of the roots.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Once a damaged tooth is healthy, it should look right too. Chipped tooth repair and other cosmetic options restore its shape and shade. Whitening and veneers can refresh the rest of the smile.
Tooth Extractions
Some teeth are too badly broken or infected to save. When removal is the right call, our dentists talk through replacement options before the extraction. Sedation is available for nervous patients.
Meet Your Marietta Dental Team
Dr. Graham Kellams trained at the University of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia, and his clinical interests include endodontics, digital CAD/CAM and full-mouth rehabilitation. Dr. Alyssa Patel handles fillings, crowns, bridges, endodontic treatment and extractions as a general dentist. Three more dentists round out our team of five.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Patients with Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife or other PPO coverage can have our team verify benefits and file claims, since we accept all PPO plans. Uninsured patients can join the Pure Smiles Club. CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit offer financing for larger treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles Dentistry from Acworth, and how do I get there?
Expect a 10.8-mile trip of about 22 minutes from Acworth City Hall. The route runs down South Main Street and Nance Road, then Acworth Due West Road and Due West Road to Dallas Hwy. For anyone choosing a dentist in Acworth, GA, there are no tolls, and the office sits right on Dallas Hwy.
What should I do if my child's permanent tooth is knocked out during a game?
Call us right away, because a knocked-out tooth has the best chance when it is seen quickly. Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root, and keep it moist, ideally in a cup of milk. Do not scrub it. We offer same-day emergency appointments for new and existing patients.
How much is an emergency visit for a new patient?
New patients can start with our $49 emergency exam and x-ray. That visit lets a dentist find the source of the pain or damage and explain the treatment options and costs before anything else happens. If you have PPO insurance, our team can check your benefits for any follow-up care you need.
Should a hit to the mouth be checked even if nothing hurts?
Yes, a hard knock is worth a dental exam even without pain. An impact can injure the nerve inside a tooth or loosen it slightly, and the damage may not show for weeks. An exam with x-rays gives a baseline, so our dentists can compare later and act early if the tooth starts to darken or ache.
Which of your dentists handles root canals?
Root canal care is part of what our general dentists do in this office. Dr. Graham Kellams lists endodontics among his clinical interests, and Dr. Alyssa Patel also performs endodontic treatment. Because the crown that often follows a root canal can be made here with CEREC, the two steps can be planned together from the start.
Schedule Your Visit from Acworth
Whether it is a routine cleaning or a tooth that broke at practice, call 770-415-9022 to see a dentist in Acworth, GA households can reach in about 22 minutes. Our areas we serve page lists every nearby community, and our Dentist Marietta, GA page has the full picture of the practice.